Business Details
Psychotherapy Services in Hackettstown & Morristown, NJ
Kerr, Geraldine M PHD is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over twenty years of experience in psychotherapy. Specializing in family systems theory, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and evidence-based relationship methods, Dr. Kerr provides individual, couple, and family therapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes understanding clients' family of origin influences, fostering spiritual awakening, and resolving relational trauma.With a background in pastoral ministry and certifications in coaching and marital therapy, she offers a holistic approach to emotional healing. Dr. Kerr's work is grounded in creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for clients to explore their narratives, develop self-awareness, and achieve personal growth. Her expertise extends to guiding clients through sudden unexpected divorce, grief, and parenting challenges, combining clinical rigor with compassionate support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Spiritual Coaching
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in family systems therapy
- Our approach integrates AEDP, Gottman methods, and neuroscience
- We specialize in resolving relational trauma and sudden divorce recovery
- Our team includes certified instructors in marital therapy techniques
- We combine clinical expertise with spiritual and contemplative practices
Associations and certifications
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Level 2
- John Gottmans Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- Americas Institute of Adlerian Studies
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses anxiety, depression, and trauma through personalized sessions. Using family systems theory, clients explore their past experiences and current challenges to foster emotional healing. This service helps clients develop self-awareness and coping strategies for lasting personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts. Utilizing Gottman and Imago methods, this service helps partners transition from individual to collaborative thinking. It addresses infidelity, pre-marital preparation, and rebuilding trust for stronger relationships.
Family Therapy
Family therapy examines relational patterns across generations. By analyzing family of origin dynamics, this service helps families understand inherited roles and communication styles. It addresses parenting challenges and intergenerational trauma to improve family cohesion.
Spiritual Coaching
Spiritual coaching guides clients through life transitions by aligning inner wisdom with external choices. This service focuses on responding thoughtfully to life changes rather than reactive decision-making. It helps clients develop purpose and make meaningful life choices.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery addresses unresolved childhood abuse and neglect using AEDP techniques. This service helps clients process dormant memories resurfacing during current crises. It focuses on transforming trauma into personal growth through experiential and contemplative practices.
People
Geraldine M. Kerr
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Kerr, Geraldine M PHD is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in family systems theory and trauma-informed care. She holds a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University and certifications in AEDP and Gottman methods. Her practice combines clinical expertise with spiritual guidance to help clients achieve emotional healing and personal growth.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use family systems theory, AEDP, Gottman methods, and neuroscience-informed techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Do you specialize in any particular issues?
I specialize in relational trauma, sudden unexpected divorce, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions are available in single, double, or extended formats including weekend intensives for couples and families.
Do you offer spiritual guidance?
Yes, I integrate spiritual coaching with clinical practice for clients seeking deeper meaning and purpose in their lives.
What are your credentials?
I hold a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy, AEDP Level 2 certification, and Gottman method instructor credentials.
How can therapy help with sudden divorce?
I help clients process unexpected divorce through narrative exploration, emotional healing, and rebuilding strategies for moving forward.
